Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: A training program was not instituted for any and all employees with the following exposures: a) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 119% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. b) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 115% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. c) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.